Synopsis
The HVAC Know It All podcast is hosted by me, Gary McCreadie. These are my thoughts, my jobs, my tools....This is my HVAC life.
Episodes
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Troubleshooting Blown Fuses - Monthly HVAC Tech Tip
13/08/2024 Duration: 05minThis monthly HVAC tech tip covers steps to uncover blown fuses using a combination of visuals and diagnostic tools. Check out getjobber.com/hvacknowitall to get your serivce business organized.
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The Present And Future Of HVAC Diagnostics
29/07/2024 Duration: 38minWe speak to Aaron Longacre from Testo, Nick Stojkovski from Inficon and Gerry Wagner from Tosot. Our conversation sticks to the present and future of HVAC diagnostics. We have transitioned into the digital age of HVAC troubleshooting, this trend is here to stay and will only gain momentum as time moves on. https://www.master.ca/professional/ www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowithttps://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/all.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/
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How To Pressure Test A Hydronic System
24/07/2024 Duration: 50minWe speak to Tony Furst, hydronics Guru, about how to properly pressure test a hydronic system to test for leaks before start up. We analyze pressure testing with air vs. fluid and why one is safer than the other. https://www.master.ca/professional/ www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowithttps://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/all.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/
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Scroll Compressor Best Install Practices and Pre-Mature Failures w/Jeff Kukert
18/07/2024 Duration: 47minWe speak to Jeff Kukert from Copeland. Our discussion revolves around mitigating compressor failure using best install practices. Jeff also talks to us about common scroll compressor field failures due to lack of maintenance or poor install practices. Full YouTube video https://youtu.be/SVkDRaJptao https://www.master.ca/professional/ www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowithttps://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/all.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/
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Copeland Scroll Floating Seal: HVAC Monthly Tech Tip
12/07/2024 Duration: 07minWe discuss the Copeland scroll floating seal and how it works. We also discuss why we can't pump down a scroll compressor and things to look for while troubleshooting. Check out the Jobber link. https://getjobber.com/hvacknowitall
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Open HVAC Conversation w/Steve Nixon
28/06/2024 Duration: 52minWe speak to Steve Nixon, who is a refrigeration instructor and program leader at Camosun College in British Columbia. We speak candidly about HVAC discussing everything from education to field methods and tools. https://www.master.ca/professional/ www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowithttps://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/all.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/
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Refrigerant Leak Checking In 2024 w/Craig Migliaccio
21/06/2024 Duration: 43minWe speak to Craig Migliaccio from AC Service Tech about refrigerant leak checking. There are many ways to check for refrigerant leaks. Nitrogen and soap, electronic leak detectors and even ultra sonic leak detection. https://www.master.ca/professional/ www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowithttps://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/all.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/
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HVAC Training Implementation w/Lenny Diaddario and Chris Harris
13/06/2024 Duration: 39minWe speak to Lenny Diaddario from Copeland and Chris Harris from the National Coalition Of Certification Centers. Copeland and NC3 have teamed up to provide skilled training to help reduce the skills gap in HVAC and refrigeration. https://www.master.ca/professional/ www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowithttps://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/all.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/
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Things They Didn't Tell You About HVAC: Live At CMPX
30/05/2024 Duration: 45minWe speak to Ilija Martinovich, Rachel Plein, Jason Norman and Matt Waxer on this live episode at CMPX. We discuss: things they didn't tell you about HVAC and many other HVAC related topics. https://www.master.ca/professional/ www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowithttps://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/all.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/
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Monthly HVAC/R Tips: Why Is The Sight Glass Yellow On My Refrigeration System?
29/05/2024 Duration: 05minWe discuss why the moisture indicator may turn yellow on a liquid line sight glass on an HVAC or refrigeration system. Yellow usually means moisture has entered the system somehow. Check out the Jobber link. https://getjobber.com/hvacknowitall
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Installation Techniques To Increase Equipment Longvevity w/Jamie Kitchen
21/05/2024 Duration: 47minWe speak to Jamie Kichen from Danfoss about installing HVAC/R equipment to avoid problems later on down the road. https://www.master.ca/professional/ www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowithttps://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/all.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/
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Am I Installing Heat Pumps Properly? w/Ben Thomson, Michael Flynn and Erik Rasmussen
08/05/2024 Duration: 26minI speak with some heavy HVAC hitters about heat pump install best practices. Ben Thomson, Michael Flynn and Erik Rasmussen joins us live at CMPX 2024. www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowithttps://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/all.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/
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UV Dye For Refrigerant Leak Detection w/Matthew Cowley
28/04/2024 Duration: 40minWe speak to Matthew Cowley from Spectroline to discuss UV dye for refrigerant leak detection. We speak upon application, installation of dye and how Spectroline is OEM approved by Copeland. https://spectroline.com/hvac-fluorescent-leak-detection-dyes/ www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowithttps://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/all.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/ https://www.copeland.com/en-ca/products/heating-and-air-conditioning/variable-speed?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3opkFRv9RfQtJWFPXXF_IUNzFNaeH4fMdFWvYATIgUtT7RgHYT1aAYdcQ_aem_ASaJ89978PnZhD0uLckicAlbsBWQ_fUqjN3QJkAyuIg1qX9TQ6u747WyAvJrvUvs
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Influencing Within The Skilled Trades w/Terence Chan
22/04/2024 Duration: 01h07minI speak to Terence Chan of Impetus Media to discuss the skilled trades "influencer." We attempt to define what an influencer is. We give our thoughts on what makes a good influencer and why we began this journey. Oh yes, we also discuss the haters as well. www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowithttps://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/all.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/
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Evolution Of An HVAC Business Ep. 24: HVAC Business Networking
20/04/2024 Duration: 11minOn this episode I (Gary McCreadie) discuss why a network around your HVAC Business is extremely important. Check out the Jobber link. https://getjobber.com/hvacknowitall
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Gas-Fired Heat Pump w/Bo DeAngelo
12/04/2024 Duration: 50minWe speak with Bo DeAngelo from Anesi about their ammonia absorption, gas fired heat pump. www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowithttps://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/all.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/
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HVAC As A Service: Will It Work? w/Abhi Kantamneni
06/04/2024 Duration: 01h19minI speak with Abhi Kantamneni, Research Manager at Efficiency Canada. We speak about HVAC as a service and potential ways we can better the industry. Check out Ahbi's LinkedIn profile LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akantamn/ www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/
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HVAC System Flush and Oil Neutralization w/Sean Holloway
18/03/2024 Duration: 41minWe speak to Sean Holloway from RectorSeal on how oil neutralization products work. We also discuss when and where to incorporate a flush product after a burnout or refrigerant retrofit. More info here... https://rectorseal.com/ A2L Best Practices https://www.copeland.com/en-us/products/refrigeration/low-gwp-refrigeration/a2l-refrigerants-ac www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/
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VFDs and Why They Need To Be Grounded Properly
15/03/2024 Duration: 47minWe speak to Tony Furst from Armstrong Fluid Technology about proper VFD grounding and a phenomenon known as "Fluting". www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/
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CO2 Refrigerant Basics With Patrick Clardy
14/03/2024 Duration: 42minWe speak to Patrick Clardy from Danfoss about the basics of CO2 refrigerant. Check out more on CO2 here. https://bit.ly/3vaEscF www.cintas.com/HVACKnowItAll Save 8% on your purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ with promo code knowitall Check out the HVAC Know It All app app.hvacknowitall.com https://www.hvacknowitall.com/pages/about Visit HVAC Know It All on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hvacknowitall/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/